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First South African Perfume Museum
Franschhoek
“We were treated like celebrates.This boutique perfumery and museum is a hidden gem.The ancient perfume collection is out of this world.We ended up spending a few unforgettable hours with Danielle .The Perfume crea...”
“Presented as a guided tour given at the Museum this magical journey thru time culminates in blending of one's own scent under the expert guidance of the owner and her highly trained personnel.”
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Heart of Cape Town Museum
Cape Town Central
“This museum celebrates a milestone achievement in medical history in a way that was equal parts fascinating, enjoyable, heartwarming and informative.”
“Following an informative short film intro there is a terrific guided tour through the history of unsuccessful heart transplantation culminating with the actual operating theatres where the first human heart transp...”
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Franschhoek Motor Museum
Franschhoek
“Superb collection across some golden eras of motoring - personal highlight was the Ferrari and Porsche sections which featured some incredible examples including a Ferrari GTO, F40 (YES!), F50, and Enzo.”
“What a superb motor museum, very reasonable entrance, the cars in the museum are a car enthusiast delight The array is cars takes your breath away from really old cars to the latest super cars Don’t miss this what...”
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Rupert Museum
Stellenbosch
“One was devoted to the art of Walter Battis, presumably a rotating exhibit, another to Pierneefs' Station Paintings (amazing!) and the third to a variety of mainly South African, but also a few European artists.”
“An amazing collection by South African artists is on view in a modern spacious building in a glorious setting in Stellenbosch.”
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South African Jewish Museum
Cape Town Central
“There is a lovely gift shop with a very helpful lady; the 2 synagogues there are most interesting with the larger and "newer" one truly magnificent.The museum gives a complete history of the Jewish presence in Sou...”
“This museum is a gem! Very interesting exhibits, including a replica of homes from a typical "shtetl" or village in eastern Europe where Jews lived before the Holocaust.”
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West Coast Fossil Park
Vredenburg
“... opened Visitor Centre ( a present from Lottery Funds) is quite excellent and comprises a magnificent, spacious, informative and innovative Exhibits Centre and Museum, plus an adequate Cafe and small Curio Shop.”
“Nicky did a great job of helping us to visualise the pliocene geography and ecosystem, then took us into an excavation, where we could see the amazing pliocene megafauna laid out.”
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Outeniqua Transport Museum
George
“Very neat display in the museum which requires a good 2 hours at least to admire the superb selection of steam and coal trains, carriages, old dining saloons, memorabilia, railway buses and trucks, vintage and col...”
“It's amazing how well this museum has been kept my 2 year old boy and 12 year old daughter loved It and the staff were very informative well worth the visit.”
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!Khwa ttu
Yzerfontein
“The tour guides were wonderful as well as expert in their subject, the staff all round was warm and friendly, the food outstanding and the accommodation and facilities excellent.”
“The peaceful surroundings nurtured our souls, coming from a hectic Cape Town this was MOST appreciated of all, until we did the San guided tour....What an unexpected marvel.”
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Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre
Cape Town Central
“The South African Jews have a European heritage and many of them were holocaust survivors who have vivid memories of the atrocities committed against Jews, during World War 2. The migration of these survivors and...”
“You can also visit the SA Jewish museum which also incorporates various exhibitions and Jewish artifacts and history.”
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District Six Museum
Cape Town Central
“I recently visited the museum to get a refresh on the info and the real story of District Six and its affects in our beautiful city of Cape Town went on a guided tour with Mr Brown and I always recommend all my gu...”
“Located in the former Methodist Church building, this museum has a great collection of artifacts that describe pre- and post-1966 era of Cape Town's District Six.”
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Cape Town Diamond Museum
Cape Town Central
“Ryan gave us a very interesting informative tour, on the history of African diamonds and we learned about different diamond cuts including the wonderful sparkling 'My Girl' trademarked to Shimansky and also watche...”
“If you are walking through the Waterfront and have *any* love of diamonds stop in for this super informative quick and FUN tour on the history of dianond mines in SA.”
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Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex
Mossel Bay
“... time I visited the museum.It is really awesome.My kids love the ship and the idea that you see things out of the past.The post tree is beautiful.The entrance fee is also very reasonable.Really worth a visit”
“The setting is amazing, it has beautiful trees, a stunning view of the coastline, a gorgeous garden with grass and outside exhibits.”
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Simon's Town Museum
Simon's Town
“An eclectic collection of memorabilia from the history of Simon's Town.”
“You can get penguin souvenirs in the shops.”
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Darling Museum
Darling
“The meticulously recreated household scenes of yesteryear, are a joy to behold, and from Victorian fashion to Boer war memorabilia, there really is something for everyone to enjoy.”
“The exhibits have been donated by residents and so it is very local and paints a fascinating picture of the cultural heritage of the village, the surrounding area and its inhabitants.”
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Warrior Toy Museum
Simon's Town
“It features a unique personal collection of thousands of toys -- die-cast cars (the majority), ships and planes, working electric trains, lead soldiers, dolls and other categories.”
“On entering this museum, I overheard a patron’s scathing remark on being so thankful that she is not ‘a collector’.”
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18 Gangster Museum
Khayelitsha
“Smart, friendly and passionate throughout the entire tour, we left impressed with the entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in Khayelitsha but even more impressed by the great work that these guys are doing for thei...”
“It is a very interesting experience to immerse you in the reality of Cape Town and the townships that definitely going to make you change your mind about those places.”
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Fransie Pienaar Museum
Prince Albert
“An enthusiastic and knowledgeable greeting served as a great introduction to a superb collection of material that served to illustrate the history of Prince Albert in a unique manner”
“The building safe keeping the memories of Prince Albert itself had a history to behold, an ex hospital and residence the collection within is a great historical walk down the streets of Prince Albert.”
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The Motorcycle Room
Knysna
“There are a lot of different manufacturers makes and models in this interesting collection.”
“There was also a few unique customs about too.”
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Earthquake Museum
Tulbagh
“Wow, this was an interesting few hours starting with the history of the earthquake, houses that were destroyed and watching videos of the survivors recounting their night of despair.”
“Very well presented with a story throughout of how the houses in Church street were restored to their former glory after the tragedy.”
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Great Synagogue
Cape Town Central
“The adjoining South Africa Jewish Museum has many interesting artifacts and exhibits, and the Holocaust Centre is a very sobering and moving memorial to those who perished as well as the survivors who built lives...”
“The exhibits are most professionally and informatively presented giving a fully rounded insight into traditional Jewish customs and ethos.The items on display reflect true and qualitative craftsmanship.”
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George Museum
George
“Great display of 768 year old tree base with all relevant dat3s from then to now.”
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Eyewitness - A Private Collection
Cape Town Central
“Beautifully presented in themed cabinets , showcasing interesting and aesthetic tribal art from many African countries .”
“If you are at the V&A Waterfront, it is definitely worth a visit!”
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Clanwilliam Museum
Clanwilliam
“Little museum that explains the history of the area - tea, show making, agriculture.”
“We were welcomed by a well spoken and knowledgable Curator.”
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Montagu Museum
Montagu
“The Museum show cased quite a few interesting and historical items (furniture, crockery, pictures and medicines) The 'peach' kitchen floor is amazing and the garden is beautiful.”
“I loved the fact that people donated some of their possessions to the museum, for the sake of preserving the history.”
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The Whale House Museum
Hermanus
“The museum is very interesting and has the skeleton of a large whale hanging from the ceiling.”
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Beaufort West Museum Complex
Beaufort West
“- I brought my family and my children had a great time exploring the exhibits - museum, house and church - dare I say, we all learned a lot and you should be proud of your little town in the middle of the karoo's...”
“facinating heart surgery history”
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Calitzdorp Museum
Calitzdorp
“If you are interested in history of south africa or africa you have to visit this small museum.”
“fantastic collection of history of Calitzdorp”
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